Two Green Jackets in One Day!
A drizzling, overcast morning in Pattaya this Wednesday had us wondering how many would pull out of our trip to Burapha Golf.
As it happened there were two no shows (we are not sure if it was due to the rain however).
That left a sizeable field of thirty eight starters, and surprise, surprise, they played the whole game without being rained on. Sure, a light sprinkle here and there, but that made for a comfortable day out.

The C+D nines were assigned us today and, as usual here, the whole course was presented in very good condition. The greens have some good pace and play truly.
The rough here tends to be a bit thicker, and it takes some smart work to get the ball out of there. Although carts did drive on the fairways, we played lift, clean and place.

Plenty of very good scores handed in this round and two were the stand outs, so a new precedent was set when Phil decided to present two Green Jackets.

“A” flight saw John Pierrel return with 39 points to break his recent run of losing countbacks, a happy man at last.
We mentioned recently how Colin Smith has found his real form, just before leaving for home in Wales, and 37 points looked good for second spot. But, he had to win a countback against the “other” Smith, Paul Smith, also with 37 points ( 73 gross), who, in turn, won another countback to relegate Phil Davies to fourth.

When Mike Tottenham makes one of his all too rare appearances, you always think he will be placed somewhere. Sure enough he had the other 39 points to take out “B” flight and also get to wear the Green Jacket.

Derek Phillips has gained the nickname with some members as “The Flash”. Not sure why this is, but his matching bright purple attire may give a clue. Derek does try to match it up on golf days. Doesn’t do his score any harm, as today he came in second, scoring 38 points.
Mick Coghlan is never far from the podium and took third on 34 points, while Paul Chesney snuck into fourth on 31 points.

Near Pins: Phil Davies (C5), Bob Stokes (C8), Walter Baechli (D2), Garry Bright (D8)

Best Front Nine ( non winners)…..Mark Erikson……….19 pts
Best Back Nine ( non winners)……Maurice Roberts……19 pts

Winner …”A” flight…….John Pierrel (12)……….39 pts
2nd Place……………………Colin Smith (13)……….37 pts c/back
3rd Place…………………….Paul Smith (2)…………37 pts c/back
4th Place………………….Phil Davies (10)……….37 pts

Winner…”B” flight……..Mike Tottenham (22)……39 pts
2nd Place…………………Derek Phillips (19)…….38 pts
3rd Place………………….Mick Coghlan (21)…….34 pts
4th Place………………….Paul Chesney (21)……..31 pts c/back

As if the “wig” wasn’t enough, one of our visiting golfers gave Phil another “booby prize” to hand out. It is called the funny hat. It is shaped as a golf green, complete with flag post and yes, it goes on the head. It was decided to award it to the player having the “worst nine”.
As luck would have it (karma, I think) Allen Dow came up with the idea, and Allen Dow became the first recipient..
But still we must have the “wig’ and after Ray Byron was relieved to miss out, it was Bobby Shirky with the honour.

Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play Monday ,Wednesday and Friday.” Links” Bar is towards the Southern end of Soi Buakhow.
Check the Big board out front for upcoming games schedule.
Sign up at Links Bar or online to join us for a day of golf.